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Libby's Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Published: April 13, 2025 Prep Time: About 20 minutes Cook Time: About 1 hour Total Time: About 1 hour 20 minutes Serves: 2 loaves Difficulty: Easy Category: Dessert Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 can (15 ounces) Libby's pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans
  3. In large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt
  4. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger
  5. In separate bowl, beat sugar and oil
  6. Add eggs one at a time
  7. Stir in pumpkin puree
  8. Add dry ingredients alternately with water
  9. Pour batter into prepared pans
  10. Bake for 60-65 minutes until toothpick comes out clean
  11. Cool in pans for 10 minutes
  12. Remove to wire rack

Special Notes

This classic pumpkin bread recipe uses Libby's pumpkin puree for authentic flavor. The combination of spices creates warm, comforting taste. The key is to not overmix the batter to keep it light. This bread is perfect for fall and can be made ahead of time. For extra flavor, you can add nuts or chocolate chips. The bread should be completely cool before slicing.

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